Requirements for the Standard Professional Elementary Certificate, Arizona Department of Education – Certification Unit Certificate Information: This Certificate authorizes the holder to teach in grades K-8. Teachers in grades 6-8 whose primary assignment is a single subject classroom must have the primary assignment subject area on the certificate. Approved areas and endorsements may be added to this certificate This certificate is valid for 12 years and is renewable. Administrative Requirement Checklist: The following items are required by the Certification Unit to complete a Substantive review. The Administrative requirements must be submitted as described, if not, the processing of your application could be delayed. Application fees are non-refundable. ? Application & Fee: Complete the Application for Certification and submit it with the appropriate fee. ? IVP Fingerprint Card: Submit a photocopy of your valid Arizona Department of Public Safety Identity Verified Prints (IVP) fingerprint card, (not the paper copy), with your application. ? Official Transcripts: Request that your university/college submit official transcripts documenting a Bachelor’s or more advanced degree directly to certification@azed.gov, or by mail to Arizona Department of Education – Certification Unit, P.O. Box 6490, Phoenix, AZ 85005. ? Foreign Transcripts: Request a course-by-course evaluation to be completed by an approved Foreign Credential Evaluation Agency to identify the equivalent degree in the United States. These need to be submitted by the agency directly to certification@azed.gov. o Note: Transcripts submitted by the applicant via the online portal or by email are not considered official. --One of the following-- ? Exams: Submit a copy of your passing AEPA/NEA exam results or appropriate documentation that you qualify for an exam waiver. (See Exam Requirements). If you are using teaching experience, please have your HR complete the Verification of PreK-12 Teaching Experience form. The form must be submitted by the HR Department to certification@azed.gov. --OR-- ? Out-of-State Certificate/License: Submit a photocopy of your out-of-state certificate/license with your application. Substantive Requirements – Coursework Option A, B, or C Option A: Teacher Preparation Program: - Completion of a teacher preparation program in Elementary Education from a Board-approved educator preparation program or from an accredited institution offering substantially similar training, addressing the topics listed below and any others as required by law: Three (3) semester hours or 45 clock hours in research-based systematic phonics, including language and literacy development; Three (3) semester hours or 45 clock hours in research-based instructional strategies for delivering differentiated reading instruction, assessment, intervention and remediation to support readers of varying ages and ability levels, including students with dyslexia; Developmentally appropriate instructional delivery, facilitation and methodologies for teaching language, math, science, social studies and the arts; Instructional design and lesson planning, including modifications, and accommodations; The learning environment, including classroom management; Assessing, monitoring and reporting progress; Teaching students with exceptionalities; Professional responsibility and ethical conduct; and Twelve weeks of capstone experience as described in R7-2-604 in grades kindergarten through eight, which may be completed during the valid period of a teaching intern or student teaching intern certificate. 10/18/2021 Requirements may be subject to change and are fully referenced in the Arizona Revised Statutes and Administrative Code. Page 1 of 4 R7-2-606; R7-2-607: R-2-601.01; R7-2-609 (A)(C); R7-2-621
